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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was announced 7 months before the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-610 scores against the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony NEX-C3

 TG-610 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus TG-610

 NEX-C3 TG-610 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony NEX-C3

 TG-610 NEX-C3 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 and the NEX-C3.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and NEX-C3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
lighter than competition (225 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony NEX-C3
 Olympus TG-610Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-08-22
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $223 $343